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International
Trekking and Buddhist Festival in Sikkim :- |
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Sikkim
is a beautiful kingdom situated on the edge of
Eastern Himalayas. The supreme provocation
of this state is mountains and the whole
realm is conquered by the almighty Mt. Kanchenjunga. The scenic Buddhist
towns cuddle up in the hills which are liven up in spring season
with rhododendrons and many other wild flowers.
This small state of India has now became a prominent tourist spot for
offering interesting trekking tours and spectacular festivity.
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International
Trekking Program 2008:
Sikkim offers a
number of mesmerizing trekking routes to venture
trek
enthusiasm. Whether
you
are gliding on the never-ending roads through
the valleys or trekking up the picturesque
passes and pastures.
The breathtaking sights
never stop
gripping you. The charismatic landscape, with
an unrivaled assortment of flora and fauna,
Sikkim is a refreshing treat to the trekkers.
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treks pass by beautiful gompas, simple but
colorful hamlets and through so captivating
alpine forests.One such trekking program is
being organized in Sikkim namely “Sikkim
International trekking program 2008” in
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Holy
Buddhist Festival “Saga Dawa"
Saga Dawa the holy festival of Sikkim
is an extremely honored event of the Buddhists. This
festival occurs during the months of May-June in
Gangtok and is a fortunate festival for the Mahayana
disciples of Buddhism.
On this day in diverse years
of his life, Lord Buddha took birth, achieved enlightenment
and attained nirvana and therefore the festival is
believed to be the triple blessed festival as three
auspicious occasions fall on the same day
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Saga Dawa reminds
the life of Lord Buddha, a prince born in Nepal
in Lumbini reside royal lifestyle and recoil
from the imperial means for the search of Enlightenment.
Saga Dawa is the festival where a pageant is
arranged which carries the Holy Books encompasses
the teachings of Lord Buddha from the Tsuklakhang
Monastery in the palace and takes it around the
town. The people of Sikkim on this day go to
the monasteries offer butter lamps and worship
their Lord. |
| Impressive celebrations of this holy
festival merging with exciting trekking tours in
Sikkim attract a massive amount of tourists from
all over the world. |
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